Member-only story
Dare You to Move
One of my favorite songs in the whole world is Dare you to move ~ by Switchfoot. I love this song and it’s my motivation song.
A few years ago I went on my first trip alone. Everyone thought I was joking. My dad didn’t pay attention when I said I would. My brother and mum half believed me and half didn’t. I had never done anything like it before and was going to a big city in another country. Even the person I initially planned to go with did not seem to believe me because she left without me.
I had made up my mind. I did not like to go to strange places, I had hardly even been on sleepovers before then because I have to have a nice bathroom and a nice bed. Despite the uncertainty of it all and the possibility of getting lost. I woke my mum up after I had gotten ready and my gracious host had called. Soon we were off to catch the bus at 6 am.
Due to nerves, I forgot my jacket and my snack. I tuned out everything, said goodbye to my mum and brother, and got on the bus. It felt strange. I was going away for two weeks with no member of my family. It also felt exhilarating.
Since I took that step I have not felt fear at going to a new place. I understand that one will always experience much more and much better than was anticipated outside their comfort zone. I had loads of fun because I decided to take a leap of faith.
